MA in Literature

The MA in Literature seeks to provide students with the interpretive skills necessary to understand their own and other cultures through the study of literary texts and contexts. Literature students can take both traditional historical surveys and a variety of courses flexibly organized around author, genre, movement, theoretical approach, and special topic or theme. The program provides students with advanced preparation for a wide range of careers in such fields as teaching, publishing, libraries, journalism, politics, law, and public relations.

Requirements for the MA consist of 33 credit hours and successful completion of the MA Comprehensive Exam. Students may either take 33 credits of course work, or substitute a thesis for 3 course credits. All students must complete the MA Exam in order to graduate.